Tag Archives: citrus

White Chocolate Popcorn with Orange Zest, Cranberries, and Pistachios

December 16, 2012

In the midst of Seattle suburbia, I sit in my living room, the only sound being the hum of the furnace that warms my toes on these colder winter days. My belly is full from leftover black bean stew, tortilla chips, and an avocado that was at the peak of ripeness. Its flesh was perfectly soft under my fork as I mashed it, and it was without a single dark speck. It’s not often that I pick them so well. The children are sleeping now. Elijah has a fever today, yet Tylenol is keeping it at bay. If it persists …

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Asian-Style Grapefruit Ginger Chicken

March 26, 2012

If you’ve read my About page, you’ve gotten a glimpse of my battle with pride over the years. My actions have often been motivated by the desire to impress others or make them think highly of me, and while it’s easy to think that is a past struggle in which I am no longer entangled, I find that there are still areas of my life where it is an issue. Thankfully, God is kind and reveals these spaces one by one, allowing me time to process, repent, and experience greater joy. At present, my preconceived ideas about what it means …

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Citrus Kale Salad with Cranberries and Toasted Almonds

February 8, 2012

[Hey everyone! I just want to note that I prepared this post ahead of time as I didn't want this blog sitting idle for too long post-baby. Elijah continues to be such a sweet boy, and I'm honored to be his momma. He's an excellent eater and his night sleep is improving (yay for more than 4 hours of sleep a night!). Seems like the rest of us, though, have come down with a stomach bug today. Prayers for healing would be appreciated!] … I’m not hip, trendy, or cool, but occasionally I get the wild notion that I am. …

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Hot Spiced Cider

November 10, 2011

I always feel a little guilty whenever I make this apple cider, though it’s not for the reasons you might expect. It hasn’t been uncommon for people to remark that it’s the best they’ve ever tasted. Really? Wow, that was more than I was anticipating. The first time it happened, I thought the guy was just trying to be nice, but then it kept happening again and again. Such compliments continue to amaze me because this recipe is so simple and takes all of five minutes of prep work. Why should I receive praise for doing next to nothing? The …

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